Afis, Syria
Full City Profile
6,338
Population
43/sq mi density
1,099 ft
Elevation
335 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Afis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 147.1 sq mi (381.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9069°N, 36.8042°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | GULF OF ISKENDERUN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 56,697 | 142 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | - | 1,800 | 63 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
Afis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").